[Music] Jason Chandler's life seemed like the picture of success raised in a close-knit supportive family he had always been a hard worker excelling in school and later in business his father a self-made entrepreneur taught him the value of discipline and integrity values Jason carried into adulthood a business degree from a reputable University coupled with his natural Acumen Positioned him for a prom ing career in the family's flourishing Tire Company Jason wasn't just ambitious he was a man of principle intent on creating a life filled with purpose and stability Karen thoron had always been charming and
ambitious qualities that had initially drawn Jason to her she came from a modest background but had Grand aspirations her determination to rise above her circumstances fueled her drive both in her career and personal life by The time she met Jason at University Karen had already mapped out her path to success with estate as her chosen field she and Jason quickly became Inseparable their shared drive for achievement seemingly the perfect foundation for a life together their relationship blossomed leading to a whirlwind romance that culminated in marriage they bought their first home a modest but comfortable house
within 2 years of graduating Karen quickly established Herself as a rising star in real estate while Jason managed the accounting department of his father's business together they epitomized the power couple blending their professional successes with an apparent Devotion to one another another over time cracks began to appear in their seemingly perfect life Karen's growing success in real estate introduced her to a high-paced glamorous world that often pulled her away from Jason her long work Hours coupled with late night client meetings began creating distance in their relationship despite Jason's attempts to bridge the gap their once
solid Bond began to erode setting the stage for the turmoil to come Jason Chandler reclined on the sofa engrossed in his phone when a call from his wife interrupted him Karen's trembling voice instantly filled him with Dread just hours earlier a private investigator had revealed Unsettling news Karen and a man she had secretly been seeing were boarding a flight to Honolulu for a week-long getaway the Betrayal stung deeply adding another layer of Deceit to the mounting Web of Lies that had slowly unraveled their marriage Jason couldn't shake the gnawing question of how he had overlooked
the signs even after years spent building a life together he sighed took a sip of his coffee and leaned back in his chair reflecting on the past Decade Jason and Karen had met 13 years ago in college while studying business they'd quickly fallen in love married and built a life together Jason had joined his father's successful Tire business eventually taking over the accounting department while Karen thrived in real estate they had a nice home new cars and seemed to have it all except for children Karen had told him her Fallopian tubes were tied and when
Jason suggested adoption she shot it Down over time he accepted they would remain childless but recently things had felt off Karen began spending more time out with friends going from occasional happy hours to multiple late nights a week Jason voiced his concerns but Karen dismissed them claiming work stress was to blame one night after a particularly late return smelling of cigarette smoke he confronted her she insisted it was just drinks and dancing but J knew something wasn't right she apologized But the tension lingered over the next few months their closeness faded what had been regular
Zex now dwindled to once every two weeks Karen seemed more distant no longer asking about Jason's day or showing interest in his life then Jason caught her in a lie he dropped by her office to surprise her for lunch only to learn she had already left that evening she claimed she'd been at the office all day he didn't confront her but the LIE stung it made him wonder how Many other times she had deceived him later as they lay in bed Jason confessed his worries about their relationship Karen reassured him but the doubt remained their
connection felt strained and Jason wasn't sure he could believe her anymore she promised to show him she still loved him but he wasn't convinced that night they made love and while Jason felt a bit reassured something still didn't feel right over the next month things seemed better but the Distance returned he kept wondering what's happening to us the truth truth began to surface when his old friend Ron green called asking to meet sure I'm up for a beer Jason said what's going on it's hard to explain over the phone Ron replied urgently but it's important
Jason agreed to meet Ron at the bar that evening he was surprised to find Karen home early as she usually stayed out later at the bar Ron didn't waste any time I saw your wife today while I was Jogging he said leaning in Jason looked up intrigued really yeah I didn't know she was into holding hands and kissing clients Jason frowned what are you talking about Ron's expression grew serious I wish I were joking I saw Karen with some guy on Riverside Drive they were kissing and all over each other Jason's heart dropped no way
are you sure it was her Ron asked showing Jason a photo it was Karen Jason stared stunned can you send me that Ron quickly Sent the photo so what now Jason was lost for words I don't know man this is way more than I expected Ron suggested a private investigator I can hook you up if you want do it Jason replied I need answers afterward Jason returned home where Karen was already in the kitchen you're home early he said kissing her not complaining just surprised she kissed him back smiling where were you having a beer
with Ron Jason said didn't Think you'd be home yet everything okay with him she asked not exactly Jason replied he found out his friend's wife is cheating Karen's interest peaked really yeah Jason said trying to gauge her reaction he saw her kissing a guy today Karen briefly flinched but quickly recovered maybe heun's mistaken Jason stared at her unsure I'm just glad I don't have that problem she relaxed I'd be devastated if that happened to me Jason feeling uneasy kissed her forehead I'm glad to hear that I love you Jace she whispered pulling him close Jason
sensed the tension but chose not to confront her yet he wasn't ready so why are you home so early he asked changing the subject the conference is this weekend she replied brightly I thought I'd pack and spend time with you before I leave where's the conference this year Jason asked feigning casual interest Las Vegas she said at the Westgate Resort I've heard it's nice four stars right Yeah she smiled I'm really looking forward to it but we do get some free time too when do you leave Jason asked trying to figure out their time together
Friday right after lunch she said did you win another award this year Jason asked knowing how successful she was I think so she Shrugged they haven't announced it but I'm pretty sure they kissed again but Jason's mind stayed on edge her behavior had been off lately and he couldn't shake the suspicion that She was hiding something why don't I walk you upstairs and congratulate you on another great year Jason suggested pushing his doubts aside for now she smiled taking his hand I was wondering when you'd offer she teased that evening they were intimate but Jason
couldn't shake his growing suspicions was she planning something while away this weekend he wondered if the conference would be the Turning Point hey I've got some time off coming Up Jason said trying to lighten the mood why don't I come with you to Vegas we could relax and maybe reconnect our 10th anniversary is coming up he added hoping to salvage something that sounds fun Karen replied but I'll be busy with seminars and work afterward Jason felt disappointed but hit it all right maybe we can celebrate when you get back I'll miss you she smiled the
next morning Jason contacted Ron for the private investigators details after setting up a Meeting he went to meet the investigator before lunch good morning Mr Chandler greeted Jerry the investigator a middle-aged man with a weathered face Jason explained his concerns about Karen's Vegas trip Vegas huh Jerry raised an eyebrow you think she's meeting someone I'm not sure Jason admitted I've got some contacts there Jerry said we can keep an eye on her if you want we can even plant a camera in her hotel room but that'll cost extra I Need to know the truth Jason
replied calmly Jerry handed him a voice activated recorder put it under her car seat when she drives off turn turn it on we'll handle the rest good Jason said taking the recorder and a contact number he paid with money he had saved for a vacation money now redirected for another purpose later Karen finished packing and Jason helped her with the bags that's a lot of stuff for a weekend he remarked noticing the packed bags Curious he opened one and found a container of birth control pills only 10 left wait didn't she say her tubes were
tied his mind raced then he found a mix of business clothes tiny clubbing dresses and Lacy lingerie one bikini was so revealing it was only ever seen online Jason took photos with his phone later he placed the recorder under her car seat and watched her drive away this could be the last time we're together he thought at breakfast the next morning Karen handed him her room number and promised to call each night I love you she said kissing his cheek I love you too Jason replied his mind elsewhere he gave her the room number and
called Jerry I'll get to work on it Jerry assured him later Karen called from the airport I'll check in once I'm settled thanks Jason replied his voice strained I love you she said and he couldn't help but think yeah I miss you too lying to my face but He only said I'll miss you too when he looked up his father stood in the doorway concern in his eyes you okay son his father asked Jason sighed I don't know Dad his father nodded and led him to the study Jason explained everything he'd uncovered that doesn't sound
like her at all his father said disbelief in his voice I can't imagine Karen doing this neither can I Jason muttered if you need anything we're here for you his father reassured him thanks Dad Jason Said grateful for his support later that afternoon Jason left work early and headed to the airport to track down Karen's car he found it parked in the short-term lot and retrieved the recorder the car was exactly as he expected clean and organized just like Karen always kept it on the drive home his phone rang he baby Karen's voice chirped just
wanted to let you know I made it I'm glad to hear it Jason said his tone steady I'm getting settled in I'll call you tonight love you I love you too he replied though his heart wasn't in it when he got home he plugged in the audio recorder hoping for silence but halfway through his world tilted on its axis he could hear Karen's phone ring through the car's Bluetooth the conversation clear hey baby a man's voice said hello stallion Karen responded with a flirtatious giggle you're such a stud Jason's heart dropped what the hell is
going on he thought Stunned I can't wait to see you again the man continued last week was amazing I'm glad you liked it Karen giggled again so are we set for next week next week Jason muttered in shock yeah it's all set the man replied did you tell your husband not yet she said sounding too calm don't worry worry I've got it all under control he doesn't know anything right nope Karen said the words chilling HEK too oblivious I can tell him anything and he'll believe it Jason's hands clenched around the recorder his thoughts spun
she's planning something next week and I'm not involved this is the week of our 10th anniversary the man's voice interrupted his thoughts I'm almost at the airport now I'll see you at the hotel tonight okay I can't wait Karen replied excitement in her voice bye love bye she said ending the call Jason sat motionless staring at the recorder in disbelief he played it again Hoping it was a mistake but no it was as clear as day she was having an affair and it wasn't a one-time thing she was even planning something for their anniversary week
how long has this been happening who is this guy he grabbed a beer from the fridge and slumped into his chair trying to make sense of it all had he really been so blind to the signs what else had she hidden from him he had always respected Karen's privacy but now everything had changed he knew where she Kept the key to her office so he went to the bedroom and found it in a drawer in her jewelry box with a sense of entitlement he had never felt before he unlocked her desk and began to sift
through the papers inside he was shocked by what he found among the documents he found bank statements Karen had been saving far more than she ever admitted she had over $250,000 hit hidden away and it wasn't just money it was the purchases that told a story a receipt For a men's Rolex watch Jason didn't remember ever receiving something like that but maybe her lover did she'd also bought revealing lingerie items he'd never seen before but it didn't stop there buried beneath the receipts was something that hit him like a ton of bricks medical bills from
Planned Parenthood Karen had been pregnant twice in the last 2 years and had terminated both pregnancies paying cash out of her personal account Jason's stomach churned Had one of those pregnancies been his then he found the receipt for Plan B pills purchased just a few days earlier after one of their intimate nights the final nail in the coffin came when he found a receipt for a large down payment on an apartment in an upscale neighborhood was she planning to move out or was this where she and her lover would escape to Jason's mind raced he
examined the keys on her key ring wondering if one was for the apartment He'd find out soon enough he powered on her computer determined to uncover whatever else she was hiding the passwords list was his next Target Jason accessed Karen's computer and easily logged into her email scrolling through he quickly discovered several messages from Greg Wilson that detailed their sexual encounters Karen's responses were almost identical each time the emails some nearly a year old lined up with the period when Jason had first noticed Changes in Karen's Behavior initially their meetings had been in hotel room
rooms but it seemed they' later moved their trrs to houses Karen was selling then Jason found an email from about 6 months ago that gave him a partial answer to a question that had been bothering himid you take care of that little issue Greg had asked yes Karen replied I went and had in termination today too bad you didn't keep him Greg responded you could have passed him off As Jason's I can't do that Karen replied he thinks I can't have kids he'd know it wasn't his Jason mind raced he remembered that conversation it was
around the time he'd caught her in a lie she's been lying to me for months he thought his anger boiling what a deceitful manipulative woman the emails kept coming at one point Greg suggested they have Zex in Karen's marital bed but Karen shot down the idea I won't do that to Jason she wrote Greg persisted that Idiot doesn't have a clue does he no Karen responded I'm not doing that Greg then proposed an idea what if you had your own apartment you could use the commissions to pay for a place and Jason would never notice
Karen seemed to entertain the thought you might be on to something she replied I have my own account and Jason never asks about it I'll see what's available that had been about 3 months ago the receipt for the apartment down payment was just Over a month old I bought a condo she emailed him I made the down payment and new furniture is coming next week Jason doesn't know anything Greg's reply was enthusiastic ftic perfect we'll have to break in every room Jason leaned back in his chair staring at the screen in disbelief the whole situation
was beyond what he could have imagined he kept reading Greg eventually asked why stay with your husband why not just leave him and move in with me I still have Feelings for him Karen responded HEK a pain but he treats me well I bought the condo so we have a private place to meet without worrying about hotel rooms besides you're still married Greg then promised he'd leave his wife in a heartbeat Karen asked him to we'll see after the conference Karen said Jason froze what conference he thought a sick feeling in his stomach he was
about to print the emails and save the receipts when the phone rang it was Karen hey baby she said sweetly how's everything you sound off I've got a terrible headache Jason said trying to keep his cool I just wanted to let you know I'm getting ready for bed Karen said take something for your headache and get some rest I I love you yeah me too Jason muttered hanging up quickly he clenched his fist she has no idea how close I am to exposing her after the call Jason decided he needed to find out more about
this Greg guy a quick search On Karen's work website revealed that Greg Wilson was her regional manager so she was having an affair with her boss Jason printed the page adding it to the pile of evidence but he couldn't calm down he needed answers and he was going to find them he checked the address address for Karen's new condo and found a series of numbers listed under alarm system in her paperwork of course she wrote it down he thought grabbing latex gloves from the garage he wasn't leaving Any Trace he found the apartment complex easily
and parked in her spot with gloves on he tried the key that matched and stepped inside he quickly disabled the alarm using the code he'd found the place was well decorated and Jason had to admit Karen had good taste too bad her loyalty isn't as strong as her design skill he muttered of course there were no photos of him this was clearly her getaway a place to escape their marriage as he wandered through he noted That there was nothing in the fridge and the pantry was empty the apartment was furnished with Sleek modern pieces and
the living room had a large flat screen TV when he entered the bedroom he immediately noticed the lace curtains she loved hanging elegantly down to the floor he glanced down noticing that the curtains were hanging over the electric heater and wondered if she'd ever considered the fire risk he opened the dresser drawers finding lingerie he'd Never seen as well as men's underwear he took pictures with his phone documenting everything in the nightstand he found a card from Greg it read thanks for the watch can't wait for your housewarming party love Greg Fury surged through him
he took a few more pictures including shots of the toothbrushes in the bathroom and the for him and for her towels on the rack this was a full-fledged affair in the second bedroom there was a desk with some Utility bills addressed to Karen Jason photographed them noting the address the windows here were also covered with lace curtains again hanging over the heater a fire hazard he also spotted safety issues a very old smoke detector in the kitchen and none in the bedrooms he made sure everything was exactly as it had been when he entered once
he finished he reactivated the security system locked the door and left he sat in his car for a while reflecting on what he just Uncovered divorce seemed inevitable now even if Karen ended things with Greg and sold the condo he could never trust her again financially he knew men often lost in divorce settlements but he had an advantage Karen made far more money than he did and he hoped that would help him avoid paying alimony he planned to consult a lawyer before making any moves hoping the fact that the condo was only in Karen's name
would mean he wouldn't have to sell their house or split it she Had already made it clear that she was no longer committed to their marriage when she secretly bought the condo no kids meant no custody battles but Jason still wanted to make sure Karen and Greg faced consequences for their betrayal Jason had ruled out violence he didn't want to end up in jail back at his place he looked up Gregory Wilson in the phone book hoping it was the same Greg after dialing the number a woman's voice answered Wilson residence she said is This
Mrs Wilson Jason asked yes it is she replied who am I speaking with he pressed my name is Jason Chandler he said your husband is the regional manager at Acme real estate Jason asked yes he is she answered but he's at a conference this weekend and we be visiting other offices next week you'll need to contact the regional office and leave a message there actually Mrs Wilson I'm hoping to speak with you Jason said oh she Responded sounding surprised yes ma'am Jason continued I'm afraid I have some bad news my wife is having an affair
with your husband are you sure about that she asked clearly taken aack I'm certain Jason said and I can prove it do you have solid evidence she inquired I can even show you where they meet if you'd like Jason offered he could hear her sigh on the other end would tomorrow work she asked after a pause sure Jason replied what time is good for you letun Say 1: p.m. she suggested Jason gave her the address to Karen's apartment and offered clear directions I'll see you then he said ending the call with a sense of satisfaction
once the conversation was over he sat at his desk and made a to-do list the first item was clear change the locks he planned to get that done before meeting Greg's wife though he briefly considered getting drunk he quickly pushed the thought aside he grabbed a cold slice of Pizza instead using the time to mentally prepare for what lay ahead once finished he climbed the stairs to bed the next morning Jason woke up early headed to the hardware store and bought everything he needed to change the locks as well as a copy of the key
to the apartment by noon the locks were all replaced after a quick shower he grabbed his audio recorder and the printed emails from Karen's account he was ready to meet Greg's wife upon arriving at Karen's Apartment he noticed a woman in a Toyota Corolla nearby he approached the car and knocked on the window the woman rolled it down and looked at him are you Christy Wilson he asked she nodded yes you must be Jason Chandler she replied yep that's me he said opening the car door for her come with me andun show you where they've
been meeting just put these on first Jason added handing her a pair of latex gloves I don't want any fingerprints Left Behind good idea she Agreed slipping the gloves on they walked toward the door and Jason used the new key to open it the security alarm deactivated as they stepped inside Jason led her through the apartment opening drawers and a closet to reveal Greg's clothes oh my God Christy gasped her voice trembling I've been looking for these clothes for weeks I had no idea where they were disappearing to has he been wearing a Rolex lately
Jason asked Christy nodded yes he said it was a gift from his company Jason shook his head and pulled out a card from Karen's nightstand he opened it and showed it to her Christy read the note her eyes welling up with tears is this his handwriting Jason asked yes Christy sobbed Jason then pulled out the emails he had printed turned on the recorder and played the the audio from the previous Friday I'm sorry about all of this Jason said offering her a Sympathetic hug she wiped her tears it's not your fault she replied I've suspected
something was going on but I didn't have any concrete proof after a while Christy regained some composure and asked so so what's your plan I'm divorcing her Jason said bluntly are you christe asked her voice firm because as soon as I see that fool I'm throwing him out of the house house Christy suddenly stopped crying and gave him a Sly smile I've got an idea what is it Jason asked Intrigued they want to live here together right she said why don't we help them out Jason frowned unsure what do you mean I mean why don't
we pack up their things and move them in here she suggested her tone filled with Mischief Jason thought for a moment and then grinned I like that idea but we better hurry they'll be back in a day or two she shook her head Greg said he'd be gone for a week after the conference I'm willing to bet Karen will find an excuse To leave too suddenly Jason remembered the recorded conversation Karen had asked him if he had everything ready for next week but she hadn't specified what they had planned crap he muttered realizing she was
probably right I guess you're right still I want her stuff out of my house as soon as possible I'm with you Christy said letun meet back here in 3 hours sounds good Jason replied I'll throw her things in trash bags I'll be back in 3 see you then Christy said Getting up as Jason watched her leave he couldn't help but notice her appearance she was shorter than Karen with a slender frame and a cute smile he couldn't understand how Greg had cheated on this woman they drove to their respective homes then returned 3 hours later
their cars loaded with bags of Karen and Greg's belongings they tossed the bags into the second bedroom not bothering to care about anything breaking in the process I didn't bother With Greg's stuff Christy said nonchalantly me neither Jason laughed they shared a high five and then Jason looked at her with a grin I don't know about you but I'm starving he said same here she replied I could really go for a big juicy burger a big fat cheeseburger sounds perfect Jason said I know just the place she said let me treat you lead the way
Jason replied they drove toward the bar he and Ron often visited once parked Christy looked up at the building A are she asked skeptical trust me Jason said they make the best burgers around you'll love it all right Christy said still unsure just don't go pouring me booze and taking advantage of me Jason laughed as tempting as it sounds I wouldn't do that to you damn she said laughing too they entered the bar and ordered beers Burgers and Fries as they ate they exchanged stories about their failed marriages christe's story was strikingly similar to his
she had met Greg in college and they married soon after but while she wanted children he didn't Greg started working at Acme real estate and Christy took a job in accounts receivable at a Home Remodeling Company are you a CPA Jason asked she shook her head no I never got that far but it's something I hope to do eventually Jason shared a bit about his own work we're always looking for good people if you send me your resume maybe we can help each other out I can do that Mr Chandler she replied taking a bite
of her Burger just then his phone rang he saw it was Karen calling and answered in a neutral tone hello he said hey baby Karen's voice slurred she'd clearly been drinking what are you up to just at the bar having a burger Jason answered really what's wrong with you she asked guess what I got the best salesman award I'm happy for you he replied keeping his tone flat they want me to stay in Vegas next week to work with the agents she Continued Jason immediately knew she was lying isn't that great they're even talking about
promoting me to manager soon Jason thought of course on her back that's great he said what about our anniversary it's coming up this Wednesday she asked I know Jason said but I understand maybe we can celebrate next weekend don't worry about it he added I know how important your work is I wouldn't want you to miss anything big what that supposed to mean she asked Nothing he said trying to keep it together it's just that 10 years of marriage doesn't come around every day but I understand how much your job means to you don't worry
about it yes my work is important Karen said but I thought you'd be happy for me I'm very happy Jason said go work with your agents don't worry about me I love you she said yeah me too he replied coldly bye she added before ending the call Jason looked over at Christy so that's that Christy shook her head she really chose Greg over your anniversary she said her hand resting on his Jason fought back tears a man he barely knew seemed to care more about him than his own wife did what a witch he muttered
I'm sorry Christy said quietly thanks Jason replied attempting a weak smile he pulled out Jerry's business card and dialed the private number Jerry he said when the older man answered it's Jason Chandler I just talked to Karen she says She'll be in Vegas for another week and you don't believe her Jerry asked not for a second Jason replied I was just working on your report I'll have my team watch them and see what they're up to wek move forward with it Jerry said I've also got something else for you your wife and her lover spent
the night together I've got video footage of it I'll send it over if you want and it'll be in the full report sounds good Jerry Jason said thanks he ended the call and Turned to chrisy well tomorrow we'll find out what's really going on he said they spent the night together my private investigator is going to send me the footage would you like to watch it with me Christy hesitated not really she said but I feel like I should Jason nodded letun head to my place then after paying for their meal they left the bar
and drove to Jason's house by the time they settled into his office the video had arrived in his email would you like Something to drink before we watch this Jason asked sure Christy said Coca-Cola if you have it I'll grab one for you he replied heading to the kitchen he returned with two cold Cokes handing one to her he started the video and they both watched in silence as Karen and Greg engaged in various sexual acts both Jason and christe struggled to hold back tears as they saw their spouses enjoying each other's company What followed
was even worse the pillow Talk so what do you think our spouses are doing now Karen asked if I know Christy she's probably watching some boring movie or reading one of her dumb books Greg said yeah I get what you mean Karen agreed I bet Jason sitting there with his dumb spread sheets are staring at stock reports Greg continued youd think he was trying to save the world or something hell his dad's company sells tires for Christ sake what's so important about that so what are you Going to say to that a-hole after the awards
banquet tomorrow Greg asked I'll just tell him I have to stay in Vegas for a week to cover for the local reps he'll believe it Karen said he'd believe anything I'd tell him I could say the moon is made of green cheese and he'd go along with it and by the time he figures it out we'll be on a beach in Hawaii Greg said grinning I can't wait to see you in that new bikini you bought Christy's face contorted with rage Hawaii she screamed that fool's taking that promiscuous to Hawaii I'm going to rip his
balls off she turned to Jason sorry for calling your wife a promiscuous you don't have to apologize Jason said coldly I would have called her the same thing they continued watching and Greg's voice came through again what about your anniversary are you just going to blow it off Hawaii way more interesting than a night at a steakhouse Karen said I'll make it up to Him later Greg looked at herou cold you know that Karen Shrugged it's just our 10th anniversary there'll be others I don't care about that she added I need you now with that
they began again and Jason shut the video off I've seen enough Jason said Christy nodded her eyes brimming with tears more than enough she whispered I'm meeting with a divorce lawyer on Monday Jason said do you want to come with me do you mind Christy asked quietly not at all Jason Replied Christy broke down sobbing uncontrollably Jason put his arm around her and let her cry on his shoulder fighting his own emotions he wanted to cry too but he held back comforting her the best he could do you mind if I stay here tonight Christy
asked no Zex I just want to be held of course you can stay Jason said stay as long as you need thank you she said her voice breaking I can't believe I spent all those years with him I fell for all his Lies I know exactly how you feel Jason replied he led her upstairs to the master bedroom and found an old t-shirt for her to wear to bed Christy took it and went into the bathroom to change while she was gone Jason changed into his pajamas then climbed into bed Christy emerged from the bathroom
wearing the long t-shirt and Jason almost gasped when he saw her he'd always thought Karen had nice legs but christe were the thinnest most graceful Legs he'd ever seen she smiled as she slid under the covers something wrong she asked never seen a woman's legs before none as perfect as yours Jason replied flattery will get you everywhere sir she teased her voice light he pulled her close wrapping his arm around her and inhaling the soft scent of her hair she rested her hand on his chest pressing herself closer you're the only woman I've been in
bed with for over 10 years besides my wife he said his voice Almost a whisper and you're the only man I've been with besides my husband she replied just as softly they locked eyes and for a moment it felt like time had stopped they drifted to sleep in each other's arms waking up the next morning Tangled together good morning sleepy head christe said her voice still sleepy Jason stirred and started to get out of bed to use the bathroom but she added you don't have to get up on my account Good morning beautiful he replied
smiling I'll be right back after a quick trip to the bathroom which was harder than usual due to the state of his body he returned to the kitchen Christy had already cleaned up and was busy cooking scrambled eggs and bacon Jason checked the clock it was 8:30 a.m. he watched her move around in his oversized t-shirt and felt a Pang of nostalgia for the mornings when Karen used to make him breakfast damn that smells amazing he Said his stomach rumbling hope you don't mind me making my at home in your kitchen she said glancing over
her shoulder at him not at all Jason replied feeling strangely comforted I can't remember the last time someone made me breakfast Karen never cooked for you she asked looking at him with a hint of curiosity she did at first he said but after a while she stopped said it took too much time and she had to clean up for her clients which Christy muttered The words slipping out before she could stop herself I agree Jason said his voice dry Christy pled a generous portion of bacon and eggs and set it in front of Jason he
dove into the meal like he hadn't eaten in days damn that was good you cook like this every morning he asked looking up at her whenever I can Christy replied with a grin just then Jason's phone buzzed breaking their quiet moment he glanced at the screen and saw Jerry's name Flashing he picked it up good morning Jerry Jason answered working on a Sunday huh Jerry's voice came through accompanied by a laugh more than I I'd like Jason replied what's up just wanted to let you know your wife and her lover boarded their flight out of
Las Vegas just before 6:00 a.m. they had a short layover in Los Angeles but they're on their way to Honolulu now they'll land in about 5 hours I've got all the flight details if you want them yeah I'll take It Jason said his tone cold and controlled they're on American Airlines flight 31 Jerry continued I have a contact in Honolulu who willk track them when they land thanks Jerry Jason said jotting down the details he hung up and turned to Christy well here we go they're on their way to Hawaii he said his voice flat
meanwhile Karen was sitting back in her seat on the plane staring out the window as the landscape below changed the plane was cruising Over the Pacific Ocean this is it she thought a mix of excitement and guilt stirring inside her she glanced over at Greg who was already asleep beside her for a moment her mind wandered back to her marriage with Jason she had been married for 10 years and as she closed her eyes the weight of what she was doing hit her hard she thought about all the lies the secrecy and the Betrayal of
a man who had trusted her completely the guilt noded her for a moment but then She pushed it aside this was for me she reasoned it had to be eventually no one would know and everything would go back to normal Jason wouldn't find out we'd keep going just like before and someday we'd retire together her first lie had been telling Jason she couldn't have children the truth was she didn't want them the thought of motherhood wasn't appealing to her at all so she made up a story about medical issues Jason believed her and eventually they
both Agreed not to have kids she had complications with birth control tried different methods but in the end she ended up pregnant twice the first time she had inter termination she paid for it with her own money quietly and discreetly Jason was none the wiser the second time she got pregnant by Greg again she had inter termination and again she paid for it herself she hoped Jason would never find out about either of them as for the Affairs she had been Faithful for the first seven years of her marriage but one day everything changed she
met a Charming Rich client and before she knew it they were in bed together it wasn't something she did often just a handful of times over the next year and a half but it felt exciting and she didn't feel bad about it she Justified it by thinking if others can do it and get away with it why can't I Jason didn't need to know she still loved him and what he didn't Know wouldn't hurt him then there was Greg he was everything Jason wasn't Jason was careful calculating a man with a set plan Greg on
the other hand was spontaneous living for the moment while Jason had spent his life working for his father Greg was Carefree with no set career or future plans but it wasn't just the differences in their lives that Drew her to Greg it was how he made her feel where Jason took his time and focused on her pleasure Greg was quick Demanding and raw at first their secret meetings were held at motels and hotels around town or occasionally at the house they were trying to sell but over time she grew uneasy about being caught someone might
see them and alert either Jason or Greg's wife christe The Tipping Point came one night when Jason expressed his worry that their relationship was slipping away panicked she pulled back from Greg distancing herself emotionally for a short time she Threw herself into her marriage but it didn't last long Greg eager to start fresh suggested they find a way to be together more openly but she feared Jason might discover their affair she needed a plan so she decided to buy her own apartment that way she'd have a private space for her and Greg separate from her
life with Jason Greg had suggested using the bed she shared with Jason but she refused even though Jason could be boring and predictable she Still had lingering feelings for him besides the two of them had long agreed to file their taxes separately which meant she could move out and still maintain some Financial benefits she convinced herself it was a win-win situation this thinking eventually led her to plan a trip to Hawaii with Greg she took a week off from work telling everyone she was going with Jason after their annual company conference meanwhile Greg informed his
wife of his Own travel plans for the week Karen however lied to Jason telling him she was heading to Las Vegas she was confident he wouldn't suspect anything after all a few phone calls would cover her tracks sure she'd missed their 10th wedding anniversary but she promised herself she'd make it up to him when she returned keeping the secret safe as the plane soared toward Hawaii she smiled thinking about the trip ahead Greg had bought her a Daring Bikini for the Occasion one that left little to the imagination he planned to watch her undress on
the beach and even imagined how it might feel to be the center of her attention in that moment the thought made her feel hot and aroused and she almost gave in to the temptation to touch herself right then though she resisted deciding to wait until later checking her phone for any messages or calls she wasn't surprised to see no texts from Jason he hated texting and Preferred talking on the phone or in person she chuckled to herself feeling the plane Shake as they hit some turbulence the nose of the plane dipped and the engine noise
changed suddenly she realized something was wrong when she saw the Frantic movement of passengers around her the plane was plummeting Panic surged through her and her heart waste oh God she thought this is it we're going to crash I'm going to die oxygen masks dropped from the Ceiling and the screams of other passengers filled the air as the flight attendants rushed to prepare everyone for impact Karen looked at her phone tears streaming down her face she made one final decision meanwhile Jason and Christy had just finished breakfast and were cleaning up the kitchen when they
sat down to discuss their next steps regarding their cheating spouses J Jason found himself impressed by christe's practical and methodical Approach to the situation at that moment he felt closer to her than he had to Karen in months just as he returned with a fresh cup of coffee his phone buzzed with an incoming call it was Karen hello he answered putting it on speaker Jace Karen's voice came through strained and filled with background noise it sounded like a commotion was happening on her end yeah Karen what's going on he asked concern creeping into his voice
not not time airplane down her words were Abruptly cut off by Static and shouting before Jason could process what was happening the line went dead he stared at the phone in shock then tried calling her back the call went straight to voicemail try Greg he told Christie who immediately grabbed her phone and called him she came back a moment later shaking her head straight to voicemail she said Jason rushed to his home office where he searched for the airline's number after a few attempts he finally reached Someone who confirmed that they were investigating reports of
a plane going down he provided the details of both Karen and Greg's flights leaving his contact information and asking to be notified when more details emerged he also passed on christe's information he quickly checked online but there was no breaking news yet they walked back to the living room where Jason flipped through TV channels but there was nothing yet his phone buzzed again and He was soon greeted by a news report about an American Airlines flight to Honolulu crashing into the Pacific Ocean there were no specifics just confirmation of the tragedy christe gasped her hand
flying to her mouth oh God she whispered eyes wide with shock Jason held her tightly hoping against hope that Karen had somehow survived despite everything she had done he didn't want her to die an hour later Jason's phone rang again interrupting Their silent vigil he turned off the TV and answered Mr Chandler a woman's voice asked that's me he said I'm calling to confirm that your wife's flight has crashed she said her tone somber I don't have any further details right now but we'll get back to you as soon as we have more information thank
you Jason replied his voice thick he ended the call and hugged christe again tears Welling in his eyes Moments Later christe's phone rang and she received the same Confirmation soon after his father called Jason wasn't surprised his parents often reached out when a big news story broke hey Jace his father said hey Dad Jason replied how are you doing I just got back from church his father continued did you see the news about the plane crash yeah I saw it Jason said it's terrible by the way how's Karen doing isn't she on her way back
from Vegas his father asked Jason swallowed hard the truth finally sinking In she's not doing so well right now dad she was on that plane that crashed what his father gasped what was she doing in Hawaii without you she was with her boyfriend Jason said said his voice breaking oh my God his father said his voice filled with sympathy I'm so sorry to hear that son listen take some time off and deal with all of this I'll talk to Mike and let him know if you need anything just give me a call thanks Dad Jason
said softly his mind reeling Jason Ended the call his emotions swirling he felt sadness knowing that Karen was likely gone at the same time anger burned within him not just at her for the affair but also at himself for not standing up to her oddly he wasn't upset by the fact that her passway meant there would be no divorce but the realization hit him quickly he would have to handle all of Karen's final expenses including the apartment damn it he thought he turned to christe wondering how she Would react to everything what would she do
next a sudden idea popped into his mind and he walked over to her christe he said how about you sell your place and move in here with me she looked up her eyes red from tears are you serious she asked yeah Jason replied I've got an extra room upstairs and you're going to have a lot to manage over the next few months maybe we can help each other through it she paused thinking it over why not she said finally but there's one Condition what's that he asked puzzled you let me sleep with you she said
softly Jason blinked in Surprise everything was moving so quickly and he wasn't sure if this was the right choice but then he pushed the doubt aside are you sure he asked it's been years since I felt truly comfortable with my husband she admitted but last night for the first time in a long time I felt satisfied is that okay with you it's more than okay Jason said feeling an Unexpected Rush of relief great she said I'll go back to the house grab my things and be back tonight I'll be here he replied once she left
Jason made a call to Lucy the office manager where Karen worked Hello Lucy answered hi Lucy it's Jason Chandler oh hi Jason she replied how is a Hawaii Jason hesitated his throat tight I don't know I heard it's nice there Lucy was confused I thought you two were going after the company meeting no Jason corrected Karen went to Hawaii but not with me she went with Greg what Lucy exclaimed clearly stunned yeah Jason said but neither of them made it the plane they were on went down in the Pacific today I'm sure you saw on
the news oh my God Lucy whispered do you know if she I don't think there are any survivors Jason said flatly I'm so sorry Lucy said her voice filled with sympathy I'll take care of the insurance paperwork the company carries life Insurance on all employees so I'll need some information from the airline can you get that for me yeah I'll get what I can Jason said his mind elsewhere but I have to ask did you know about Karen and Greg Lucy sighed I had a feeling something was going on there were rumors but we don't
really talk about that kind of thing I see Jason muttered that's all I needed to know I'll be in touch thanks for letting me know Jason and once again I'm sorry for your loss Lucy said before Ending the call later that evening while Jason and Christy were watching TV a breaking news report flashed on the screen it showed footage of the plane's final moments captured by a nearby cargo plane the video showed showed the doomed flights spiraling out of control plummeting nose first before disintegrating on impact with the ocean the crew of the cargo ship
had turned around to search for survivors but found none though they did recover bodies and A large amount of luggage including Karen and Greg's things however neither of their bodies were found in the months that followed life for Jason and christe was a blur of activity christe moved in with him and sold her house Jason was left to deal with the aftermath of K's apartment which held nothing of value to him he donated everything to Goodwill and eventually sold the apartment recouping the original amount Karen had paid for it both Jason and christe Received $500,000
Insurance payouts from Acme real estate for the loss of their spouses Christy quickly settled in and they began to remove every trace of Karen from Jason's life photos were tossed knickknacks were packed away and all the furniture was replaced especially the bed family members took what they wanted and the the rest along with the cars was either sold donated or scrapped then came the long process of sorting through Karen's bank accounts After months of paperwork Jason finally received a check for about $250,000 meanwhile lawyers began circling hoping to cash in on the accident an investigation
later revealed that the flight crew had misinterpreted warning signals and made critical errors the plane had been descending at a terrifying rate 12,000 ft per minute before it crashed into the ocean at around 135 mph the whole descent lasted just over 3 Minutes Jason couldn't help but imagine how miserable those last moments must have been for Karen especially as she realized the enormity of the situation in his mind it was too little too late fortunately the airline settled with the families providing each passenger's relatives with over $175,000 Jason and christe ended up with more than
$1.6 million after taxes and other deductions they still had a sizable Fortune with no bodies recovered No funeral was held for Karen or Greg Jason and christe however hosted small memorials for their families neither of them shed a tear for their late spouses 3 months later christe left her job and moved in with Jason permanently by this point their bond had deepened into a passionate relationship one evening while they were out for dinner at a Texas Roadhouse Jason took a deep breath got down on one knee and proposed Christy gasped in joy And the surrounding
diners cheered it's about time you made an honest woman of me she whispered Jason grinned why because you're going to be a daddy she replied overcome with emotion he kissed her passionately I love you so much he murmured I love you more she answered just one favor what's that he asked still smiling please please don't ask me to fly anywhere she said with a laugh Jason chuckled pulling her close don't worry Honey he reassured her I'm done with flying for a while [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]